Tag Archives: Call of Duty XP

Thu, Jun 07, 2012 | 08:42 BST

Activision: No Call of Duty XP this year, “experiences” teased for gamescom

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Activision’s confirmed to Polygon there won’t be a Call of Duty XP this year following the launch of the event last year.

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Thu, Sep 15, 2011 | 21:32 BST

Thursday Shorts: 1000 Tiny Claws, All 4 One Gemini Wars, LucasArts, UMvC3

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There are so many shorts below, we’re baffled. You have been warned.

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Sat, Sep 10, 2011 | 13:18 BST

Multiplayer maps in MW3 discourage camping, have more verticality

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When it came time start developing the multiplayer maps in Modern Warfare 3, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer looked at maps contained in previous Call of Duty offerings in order to determine not only what made them fun, but how to implement more verticality and flow. More »

Wed, Sep 07, 2011 | 20:25 BST

Giving back with gaming: Pros vs GI Joes’ Greg Zinone

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Addie and Greg Zinone have a mission, and during the Call of Duty XP event, their organization Pros vs GI Joes was on-hand to show gamers exactly what it entails.

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Wed, Sep 07, 2011 | 19:49 BST

Sledgehammer’s Michael Condrey discusses MW3′s Kill Confirmed mode

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During Call of Duty XP, Michael Condrey, COO and co-founder of Sledgehammer Games, chatted about the multiplayer in Modern Warfare 3 and additions like Kill Confirmed mode, the new Spec-Ops Survival mode, and how Call of Duty: Elite will be integrated into the experience with GameFront.

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Wed, Sep 07, 2011 | 18:20 BST

Call of Duty XP 2011: Marisa Miller and Nick Swardson play paintball

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During Activision’s Call of Duty XP event last weekend, many, many people participated in team paintball in a real-world recreation of Modern Warfare 2′s Scrapyard level. Many, that is, except for me. I stood in line for it for two hours before finally giving up, sunburnt and ready for something to eat at Burger Town. However, model Marisa Miller and actor-comedian Nick Swardson were able to get their chance, and below the break you will find a short they created regarding the experience. It’s rather silly, but enjoy anyway. I never had the opportunity to meet Miller, she was too pretty and I was intimidated, but Swardson was a super nice fella.

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Wed, Sep 07, 2011 | 07:36 BST

Rubin: IW more concerned with Modern Warfare 3 gameplay than tech

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Modern Warfare 3 producer Mark Rubin has said that Infinity Ward is more concerned with gameplay than trying to “push technology.”

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Tue, Sep 06, 2011 | 03:37 BST

Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer to track and reward progress

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A few more details on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3′s multiplayer have escaped this weekend’s Call of Duty XP event in Los Angeles.

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Sat, Sep 03, 2011 | 22:54 BST

CoD fan film, Find Makarov: Operation Kingfish now online

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The sequel to the original hit Call of Duty: Modern Warfare fan film, Find Makarov, debuted at Activision’s Call of Duty XP event this weekend, and now you can watch it online.
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Sun, Sep 04, 2011 | 05:08 BST

MW3 multiplayer: All the facts, first screenshots

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Activision has released the first screenshots of the multiplayer in Modern Warfare 3, along with all the information you could ever want to know about the mode, including perks, killstreaks, and proficiency systems.

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Fri, Sep 02, 2011 | 22:17 BST

Activision exec explains why Call of Duty will continue growing

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The Call of Duty series faces more challenges than ever this year. They’ve got stiff competition in Battlefield 3, the loss of much of Infinity Ward, and increasing series stagnation. But Activision thinks they’ll actually keep growing.
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Sat, Sep 03, 2011 | 01:57 BST

Call of Duty Elite: All the details from Los Angeles

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Activision has finally answered the burning question: how much will Call of Duty Elite cost, and what do I get for my hard-earned moolah?

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Sat, Sep 03, 2011 | 01:57 BST

First MW3 multiplayer trailer escapes CoD XP

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This is it, chaps, chappettes and chippies – the first in-game footage of the shooter set to dominate multiplayer for the next year. Feast your eyes on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

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Fri, Sep 02, 2011 | 19:21 BST

Call of Duty XP – Watch the opening briefing live here

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Get read to have your world CODified.The opening keynote of Call of Duty XP is about to kick off in roughly about ten minutes, with previously-promised reveals of the multiplayer of Modern Warfare 3 and the premium features of Call of Duty Elite about to be announced. Watch the briefing live below.

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Thu, Sep 01, 2011 | 09:04 BST

Thursday Shorts – 3DS Metroid crashes, CoD XP tickets, Diablo III intel

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After reading Nathan’s epic David Jaffe interview, I am incapable of digesting anything larger than bite-sized.

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Wed, Aug 31, 2011 | 20:30 BST

Robert Bowling provides a walkthrough for Call of Duty XP event

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Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling is featured in the video posted below the break, giving viewers a walkthrough of what to expect during Activision’s Call of Duty XP event, which takes place in L.A. this weekend. Attendees will be able to get their hands-on the debut of Modern Warfare 3′s multiplayer at the festivities, which will include performances from the Dropkick Murphy’s and Kanye West. Will Arnett will be on hand at the event too, showing off a short film he has created which was inspired by the series, and a paintball field will be present as well. Sounds like it will be a fun time for all.

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Tue, Aug 30, 2011 | 06:47 BST

Four slots left in $1 million Call of Duty XP tournament

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If you missed out on local qualifiers, you may still have a chance to enter the $1 million Modern Warfare 3 tournament at Call of Duty XP in Los Angeles this weekend.

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Thu, Aug 25, 2011 | 14:37 BST

Dropkick Murphys to open Call of Duty XP event with performance

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Activision has sent word that Dropkick Murphys will be provide the opening night performance at the Call of Duty XP event next weekend.

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Wed, Aug 24, 2011 | 08:29 BST

POWER: Kanye West to perform at Call of Duty XP

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Activision’s announced overnight that Kanye West is to perform at Call of Duty XP. West, in what will be the rapper’s first performance since the release of his latest album, will close out the show on September 3 in Los Angeles. The event will also see Modern Warfare 3′s multiplayer unveiled for the first time and the full features list of Call of Duty Elite being announced as well.

Fri, Jul 29, 2011 | 12:49 BST

London-based Call of Duty XP tournament announced

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Activision’s announced details of a Call of Duty XP tournament happening in London on August 7. The event will consist of 32 clans fighting it out in a double-elimination qualifier at Leicester Square. The team of four who comes out trumps in the tourney will win an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles, where they will take part in the $1 million multiplayer tournament at Call of Duty XP in September to represent the UK. Teams will compete by playing Black Ops, whilst analysis will be offered through Call of Duty: Elite. You can sign up here.